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spiral

8 ENTRIES FOUND:

2spiral

noun

Definition of SPIRAL

1
a : the path of a point in a plane moving around a central point while continuously receding from or approaching it b : a three-dimensional curve (as a helix) with one or more turns about an axis
2
: a single turn or coil in a spiral object
3
: something having a spiral form as: a : spiral galaxy b (1) : a spiral flight (2) : a kick or pass in which a football rotates on its long axis while moving through the air
4
: a continuously spreading and accelerating increase or decrease <wage spirals>

Examples of SPIRAL

  1. The glider flew in a wide spiral over the field.
  2. The quarterback threw a tight spiral to the receiver.

First Known Use of SPIRAL

1656

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